I think this mainly just a good team playing on national TV trying to prove they still need to be talked about. Hawks played quite well, fantastic defense.
Remember, two days ago Chuck was saying the Hawks would miss the playoffs. They came in with something to prove and had the extra nights rest over the Knicks.
Knicks on the second night of a back to back were at a disadvantage. I actually feel heartened that they competed, sloppy, but they played hard. Previous years this would have been a blowout loss and Reggie would've been mocking Knicks fans. Reggie came away impressed with several of the players.
It was a loss, there are plenty of things to correct, including Jose's starting role. But it wasn't terrible. Galloway and Grant showed they belong. KP did, too. DWill showed some nerves. Kyle O'Quinn was up and down. Robin Lopez played very well. Some positives, some negatives.
Again, the Knicks were on the second night of a back to back, which is traditionally a recipe for defeat. Some of y'all need to chill a little.